Obituaries

Nancy N. Looney, 90, a Bluefield, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 3, 1935 in Ronceverte, WV, she was a daughter of the late Patton L. Nickell and Isabel Jackson Nickell.
Mrs. Looney was an active member of Westminster...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Troy Bartley of N Tazewell, VA. Troy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and minister. He died on December 19, 2025 at the age of 87. Troy was proceeded in death by his parents, Ralph and Verda Bartley of New Brunswick, Canada, his sister...

Shelby Harlan Blankenship, 87, of Ferguson NC, formerly of Princeton, died peacefully early Sunday morning, December 21, 2025 at his home.
Full obituary & arrangements can be viewed via www.memorialfd.com.
The Blankenship Family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens...

Hubert Lawrence Hall, 95, of Princeton, WV passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Princeton Health Care Center. Born January 26, 1930 in Bluefield, he was the son of the late John and Katherine Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Looney Hall; one daughter, Teresa...

Mary Gay Craft, 83, of Princeton, died peacefully Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Glenwood Healthcare Center after a long illness.
Born November 1, 1942, in Princeton, she was the daughter of the late Andrew "Andy" Craft & Helen Shannon Craft.
Mary Gay graduated from Princeton High School, Class of 1961. She had...

COL (Ret.) Anderson Lafayette "Andy" Barnette, 93, of Princeton, WV, departed this life on Monday, December 15, 2025, went home to be with his Heavenly Father forever.
He was born in Kimball, WV, on August 23, 1932, to the late Hugh P. and Mabel Lucy Barnette.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Matthew Kelly Fink, 52, of Ladson SC, formerly of Princeton, died suddenly Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home.
Full obituary & arrangements can be viewed via www.memorialfd.com
The Fink Family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.

Norma Gail Ball, 70, of Bluefield, WV, went to her heavenly home on Monday, December 8, 2025 at PCH.
Born February 26, 1955 in Welch, WV, Norma was a daughter of the late Lawrence "Slim" and Bessie Graham Mitchem.
Gail was a great mother and grandmother. She was God fearing and loving friend.
In addition to...

My sisters and I lost our father, Ellwood Gene Thompson, 90, on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Daddy led a full life. He was born in Pocahontas Virginia and grew up in Yards, Virginia. He joined the United States Air Force and traveled all over the world with his family. He and our mom raised us with love and instilled...

Rachel Justus Broyles, formerly of Chicago, IL, presently has resided in Princeton, WV, due to illness, passed on to be with loved ones and God on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
She was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Justus of Hurley, VA.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Leslie Ronald Hatfield, age 86, of Bluefield, WV, rejoiced in a homecoming with our Lord and Savior on November 29, 2025, at his home.
Born July 26, 1939, he was the son of the late Jay Hatfield and Edna Johnson Hatfield Lester.
He served in the United States Marine Corps where he traveled to 13 different...